Why Do Skylights Get Blamed for Leaks in Orem?
Interior staining around a skylight can be caused by the unit, the roof detail, or condensation, so we identify the entry path before recommending replacement or flashing work.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
When Should a Skylight in Orem Be Repaired or Replaced?
A skylight should be evaluated when it leaks, feels drafty, shows visible damage, fogs between panes, or is old enough to reconsider during a roof replacement.
How Do Orem Roof and Weather Conditions Affect Skylights?
In Orem, previous roof work can hide how an older skylight was originally flashed, which is why older openings sometimes need more investigation before work begins.
In Orem, weather damage can show up at the skylight frame, flashing, or surrounding roof surface, so we evaluate the whole opening rather than assuming the skylight is the only damaged component.
Snow that settles above a skylight can create a slow, repeated water load as daytime temperatures rise, and repeated melt-and-refreeze cycles can expose weaknesses that ordinary rain does not.
What Skylight Work Do You Handle in Orem?
The skylight and the surrounding roof are evaluated together when we choose the service scope, while preserving parts of the opening that do not need replacement.
- New skylight installation: We install the skylight in a properly prepared opening and rebuild the roofing around the unit to keep the surrounding roof working as one water-shedding surface.
- Skylight replacement: We remove the failed unit, confirm the opening dimensions, and install the replacement with compatible roof flashing to keep runoff moving around the new unit.
- Flashing rebuilds: If the roof detail is failing but the skylight is not, we rebuild the flashing around the opening to repair the failed roof detail while preserving the existing skylight.
- Leaking skylight diagnosis: We inspect from the skylight frame outward into the surrounding roofing to set the repair scope around the failed component.
- Skylight removal and roof closure: If permanent removal is the better option, we take out the unit, close the opening, and restore the exterior roofing to tie the repaired area into the roof on every side.
Which of these your skylight needs comes out of tracing the leak first. Replacing a sound unit fixes nothing if the flashing around it was the problem.
For the full picture of the service, see Skylight Installation & Repair.
How Do You Install a Skylight Without Creating a Leak in Orem?
The roof detail around a new skylight matters as much as the skylight unit itself, with the selected skylight and flashing integrated into the existing roof.
- Confirm the skylight and roof systemWe identify the skylight, roof material, slope, and compatible flashing system to plan the roof detail around the actual unit.
- Prepare the openingWe prepare the opening around the unit dimensions and the surrounding roof detail to support the unit and the surrounding drainage detail.
- Install underlayment around the openingThe skylight area is tied into the roof's underlayment to prepare the area for flashing and finished roofing.
- Install the correct flashingThe flashing detail is chosen around the actual unit and surrounding roofing to direct roof water back onto the roofing below.
- Rebuild the surrounding roof surfaceThe surrounding roof surface is reinstalled to fit the finished flashing detail to put each roof material back in its proper position.
- Inspect the completed detailWe inspect the finished water-control detail around the skylight to complete the roofing check around the unit.
Who Handles Skylight Installation and Repair in Orem?
Courtland Roofing handles skylight installation and repair in Orem, including the roof detail around each unit with the opening treated as part of the roof rather than as a window patched onto it.
We are impressed with this company. The owner, Cory is professional and communicated every detail as the job progressed. As a retired engineer, my husband used to be in construction, so he knows the business. Unlike most construction we have dealt with in the past, Courtland roofing crews were there every day until the job was done. And a quality job is what we got. My husband was on the roof daily checking it out. They made sure all the rotting wood was replace, which was more than anticipated. It was shocking what was hiding under our shingles! Our new roof looks great, and increases the value of our property. We highly recommend Courtland Roofing if you are looking for repairs or replacing your roof.
Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.Why Homeowners Choose Courtland Roofing for Skylight Work in Orem
Orem homeowners choose Courtland Roofing for skylight work because of how we approach the work:
- We treat the skylight as part of the roof: We consider the skylight, flashing, underlayment, and surrounding roof together to address roof integration as well as the skylight itself.
- Flashing matched to the roof system: We match the flashing system to the opening rather than using a universal surface patch to keep the roof material and skylight working together.
- Leak diagnosis before replacement: We inspect each likely leak source before choosing the fix to determine whether the existing unit can remain.
- Replacement and removal options: We can keep the opening with a replacement unit or eliminate it by rebuilding the roof where the skylight was located, with removal treated as a permanent roof repair instead of a temporary cover.
- 5-year workmanship warranty: A 5-year Courtland Roofing workmanship warranty backs our installation labor while manufacturer warranty terms vary by skylight model.
Where in Orem Does Courtland Roofing Provide Skylight Service?
Courtland Roofing has installed and repaired skylights in every part of Orem, Utah (84057, 84058 and 84097), including the streets around Utah Valley University. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Salem, Santaquin and Cedar Hills.
If you do not see your ZIP code listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide skylight installation and repair at your address in Orem.
Free Orem Skylight Evaluation
We look at the glass, the frame, the flashing, the roof material and the leak pattern before recommending anything.
Common Questions About Skylight Installation & Repair in Orem
Can a skylight be repaired without replacing the whole unit?
Yes, if the skylight itself is not damaged, the repair may be limited to the flashing and surrounding roof materials.
Can you remove a skylight completely?
Yes, when a skylight is no longer wanted, we can close the opening instead of installing another unit with compatible roofing installed over the rebuilt section.
Do skylights need special flashing?
Yes, the skylight and roof type together determine how the flashing should be built, and the overlapping layers should return runoff to the roof below.